SOLUTION: Twelve more than five times a number is equal to the difference between 5 and twice a number. Find the Number

SOLUTION: Twelve more than five times a number is equal to the difference between 5 and twice a number. Find the Number

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Question 415780: Twelve more than five times a number is equal to the difference between 5 and twice a number. Find the Number
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x+12=5-2x
7x=-7
x=-1
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